Impact of Padma Bridge on transportation system: a case study for Barisal Division by Md. Mohaimenul Islam Sourav, Sayma Afnanin, Mohammed Russedul Islam

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Xenochrophis cerasogaster (Cantor, 1839) (Serpentes: Colubridae): distribution extension in Bangladesh by Sharif Sourav, Jayaditya Purkayastha

“…We report the first locality record of Xenochrophis cerasogaster from Bangladesh, at the Patuakhali District in Barisal Division.…”
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Regional variations of contraceptive use in Bangladesh: A disaggregate analysis by place of residence. by Md Kamrul Islam, Md Rabiul Haque, Prianka Sultana Hema

“…More specifically, among women living in rural areas, the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions had higher odds of contraceptive use than the Barisal division, whereas the Chittagong and Sylhet divisions had much lower odds of contraceptive use even after adjusting for selected sociodemographic attributes and cultural factors. …”
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Outbreak of diarrheal diseases causes mortality in different geographical locations of Bangladesh during the 2021 COVID-19 era by Ashraful Islam Khan, Md. Taufiqul Islam, Md. Taufiqul Islam, Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Zahid Hasan Khan, Firdausi Qadri

“…We described that an outbreak of diarrheal diseases causes mortality in different geographical locations in Bangladesh.MethodIn this study, we present a report of diarrhea outbreaks that were reported in 2018–2021 in different parts of Bangladesh, and data have been captured from different sources such as print and electronic media as well as from a nationwide surveillance system.ResultsAmong these locations, districts of Barisal Division, Kishorganj, Noakhali, Gopalganj, Bandarban, and Chattogram were the major hotspots of the outbreaks where high morbidity due to acute watery diarrhea and even mortality, which is usually low in Bangladesh, were recorded.ConclusionEarly detection and prevention and strengthening of the surveillance system are needed to combat the diarrheal upsurge, take immediate control, and adopt preventive strategies.…”
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Intermittent Needs for Family Planning among Women with an Internal Migrant Husband in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study by Rasheda Khan, Kerry L.D. MacQuarrie, Marzia Sultana, Quamrun Nahar

“…This qualitative study complements the 2014 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) data; we conducted in-depth interviews with a sub-sample of 23 BDHS respondents whose husbands stayed elsewhere but returned at least once a year to Barisal Division, Bangladesh. The study explores how husbands’ migration patterns influence couples’ fertility intentions, contraceptive decision-making and behaviour, and unintended pregnancies. …”
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Determining the risk factors of under-five morbidity in Bangladesh: a Bayesian logistic regression approach by Md. Ismail Hossain, Md. Raisul Islam, Ahmed Abdus Saleh Saleheen, Azizur Rahman, Faozia Afia Zinia, Umama Akter Urmy

“…Results According to the prevalence analysis of this study, it can be noted that more than one-thirds of under-five children in Bangladesh suffered from at least one of the child health-related problems, and of these, the highest prevalence of child morbidity was found in the Barisal division of Bangladesh (~ 42%). According to the Bayesian logistic regression results, higher child age and maternal education are associated with a potential decrease in the risk of child morbidity in Bangladesh. …”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Diarrhea, Fever, and Coexistence of Diarrhea and Fever in Children Under-Five in Bangladesh by Md. Shariful Islam, Mohammad Rocky Khan Chowdhury, Farzana Akhter Bornee, Hasina Akhter Chowdhury, Baki Billah, Manzur Kader, Mamunur Rashid

“…Diarrhea was associated with households with improved water sources and children in the Barisal division, while fever was linked to underweight children and those from more affluent backgrounds. …”
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Determinants of Early Initiation of Breastfeeding Practices of Newborns in Bangladesh: Evidence From Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey by Md. Saifullah Sakib, Abu Sayed Md. Ripon Rouf, Tahmina Ferdous Tanny

“…With a multivariate analysis of breastfeeding within an hour compared to immediate breastfeeding: richest (OR = 0.71), Barisal division (OR = 0.72), and Buddhism ( O R = 0 . 52 ) are less likely to breastfeed newborns compared to the reference category. …”
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Differences in prevalence and associated factors of underweight and overweight/obesity according to rural–urban residence strata among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh: evid... by Rajat Das Gupta, Mohammad Rashidul Hashan, Gulam Muhammed Al Kibria, Brendan Day

“…Women from Sylhet division in both urban (AOR 1.7, 95% CI 1.2 to 2.5) and rural regions (AOR 1.5, 95% CI 1.2 to 1.8) had increased odds of being underweight compared with women in Barisal division.ConclusionsThis study found association of multiple factors with both overweight/obesity and underweight among Bangladeshi women of reproductive age. …”
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